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Ben Palmer isn’t shy about recommending CBT-i to sleep-deprived friends struggling with work-related stress.

How Ben went from 4.5 to 7 hours of sleep a night

Studies show cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, or CBT-i, is more effective than taking sleeping pills over the long term and has no side effects.

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Most people with obstructive sleep apnoea aren’t being treated because they don’t know they have it.

Waking up tired? AI may be able to tell you why

The overwhelming majority of people with obstructive sleep apnoea are unaware they suffer from it. A new wave of technology could change that.

Healthy sleep can range from six-and-a-half to 10 hours a night.

How to get eight uninterrupted hours – by a sleep professor

Our modern fixation with getting eight solid hours’ sleep, you may be glad to hear, is nonsense, according to a sleep professor.

May

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ASIC sues Macquarie; CBA profit rises; Ray Dalio’s big worry

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

A new study has found that almost any evening exercise can disrupt your sleep.

This is the worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleep

A new study has found that physical exertion within about four hours of bedtime reduces how long you spend slumbering – but there are remedies.

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April

Mouth-taping during sleep is having a social media moment, but experts aren’t convinced.

The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try

We asked specialists whether the hacks that spread on social media can really help you fall and stay asleep. Here’s what they said.

Part of the problem with racing thoughts is that we don’t realise they’re always there, day and night.

8 ways to sleep when your thoughts are racing

Dominique Antiglio is a sophrologist with more than 20 years’ experience. Here, she shares her techniques that have helped everyone from CEOs to athletes.

AIA CEO Damien Mu

This CEO thought he was healthy. Then he went for a check

AIA Australia chief Damien Mu ate well and exercised regularly, but tests showed he wasn’t as healthy as he assumed.

February

An unhealthy can disrupt sleep, which in turn can lead to poor food choices.

Your diet could be disrupting your sleep. Here’s what to eat instead

Studies show that when people consume foods rich in fibre, tryptophan and unsaturated fats, they rest well and have fewer cravings for junk foods the next day.

January

Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Dr Rachel David aims for five to six home workouts each week using the Les Mills workout app.

How these top CEOs stay fit and healthy

Chief executives understand that investing in regular exercise and proper nutrition is good for business. But not everyone likes to tick this box by hiring a personal trainer.

ResMed produces sleep monitors and other products used to treat sleep apnoea.

Sleep device giant ResMed says Trump tariffs will boost profits

The US-based Australian sleep apnoea device giant has exceeded expectations with strong second quarter numbers.

An MCC member catches a nap at Lord’s.

The profound effects of power napping

Research shows that having a kip can not only take the edge off a night of inadequate sleep but also boost your cognitive and learning capabilities.

Private Healthcare Australia CEO Rachel David: “I’ve long envied the seemingly endless parade of business influencers who swear by a 5am start ... but I remain an absolute zombie in the wee hours.”

How these CEOs get a good night’s sleep

Most CEOs aim for the recommended amount of seven to nine hours but some are weary of the dangers of chasing the perfect night’s sleep.

November 2024

What is Trump’s favourite soft drink? Test yourself in our quiz

Have you been paying attention this week? Test your knowledge across politics, business and world news.

Some sleep trackers correctly detect the stage of sleep someone is experiencing just 50 per cent of the time.

What science says about sleep trackers (and beware of orthosomnia)

Most sleep trackers are good at measuring whether somebody is asleep or awake, but perform less well at determining which stage of sleep they’re in.

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Can technology actually improve your sleep?

We’ve just spent 11 weeks testing the Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 mattress cover to find out. Sleeping on the job has never been so cool.

October 2024

Res-Med chief executive officer Mick Farrell says he is not concerned about weight loss drugs shaking up his business.

ResMed downplays Ozempic disruption fears as sales beat forecasts

Chief executive Mick Farrell says the company has only scratched the service in global demand for sleeping disorder devices.

Galaxy Ring

Wear this new Samsung Ring, but whatever you do, don’t look at it

What’s true of all health trackers is true of Samsung’s new Galaxy Ring: their utility decreases the closer you examine them.

On cloud nine for a sky-high price: the $1m mattress

“Sleep instruments” have become a status symbol. What would you be willing to fork out for a good night’s sleep?

Chief executive Mick Farrell says earnings growth will outstrip revenue growth for the next five years.

ResMed projects high single-digit revenue growth until 2030

The sleep devices giant expects revenue to grow in the high single-digits for the next five years as it deflects the Ozempic effect.

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